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Watch: Who is Péter Magyar? What Does His Tisza Party Stand For? And Can Magyar beat Orbán?
- 28 Nov 2025 12:49 PM
- current affairs
Magyar is the most visible new face on Hungary’s political stage — a former Fidesz insider who turned into a high-profile opposition leader almost overnight. He now accuses the government of nepotism, misusing EU funds, and using state media for propaganda, advocating for policies to combat corruption and restore democratic institutions.
Hungary Vetoes EU Higher Education Strategy
- 28 Nov 2025 8:07 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has vetoed the European Union's four-year higher education strategy, Balazs Hanko, the minister of culture and innovation, said in Brussels on Thursday, adding that Hungary made clear that only once Hungarian students are restored their rightful access to the Erasmus programme will Hungary approve the higher education strategy.
Hungary to Send New Astronaut to ISS
- 22 Oct 2025 6:17 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is planning to send another research astronaut, Gyula Cserényi, to the International Space Station, the minister of foreign affairs and trade said in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, adding that Hungary had reaped great economic benefits from Tibor Kapu's mission earlier this year.
New US Ambassador to Hungary a New York Businessman?
- 7 Oct 2025 6:17 AM
- current affairs
After months of speculation, U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated New York businessman Benjamin Landa as his candidate for the post of U.S. Ambassador to Budapest. The nomination was forwarded to the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on October 2, which will decide on final confirmation, The Washington Post reported.
Updated: Heavier Traffic Warning During Huge Hungarian Armed Forces Exercise
- 26 Sep 2025 10:29 AM
- current affairs
Adaptive Hussars 2025 (ADHU 25), the biggest and most complex exercise of the Hungarian Armed Forces since the change in political system, begins on Sept 1, defence ministry said in a statement.
Has Budapest Become a Spy Hub?
- 22 Sep 2025 3:06 PM
- current affairs
Budapest is increasingly under the spotlight as a nexus for intelligence operations in Central Europe. Multiple recent allegations, diplomatic rows, and investigative reports point toward Hungary’s capital playing a more active role in espionage - whether by foreign powers operating under diplomatic cover, Hungarian agencies themselves, or as a site where East-West intelligence contests converge.
Updated: Japan Ready to Cooperate with Hungary in 'Crucial Areas'
- 19 Sep 2025 9:47 AM
- current affairs
Japan is ready to develop its cooperation with Hungary in such crucial areas as efforts for peace, space research and the nuclear industry, Peter Szijjarto, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, said in Tokyo.
Hungary to Hold National Consultation on Tisza Party Tax Plans
- 8 Sep 2025 4:54 PM
- current affairs
Next year's election is about trust, too, and the opposition has suffered a complete loss of trust, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in a speech at an event in Kotcse, in western Hungary, organised by the Foundation for a Civic Hungary on Sunday.
'Keystone State Strategy' Ahead in Hungary?
- 1 Sep 2025 12:30 PM
- current affairs
Hungary should be pursuing a strategy that can allow it to function as a "keystone state", the prime minister’s political director said at the Tranzit festival in Tihany, on Lake Balaton.
Watch: Who is Péter Magyar? What Does His Tisza Party Stand For? And Can Magyar beat Orbán?
- 28 Nov 2025 12:49 PM
- current affairs
Magyar is the most visible new face on Hungary’s political stage — a former Fidesz insider who turned into a high-profile opposition leader almost overnight. He now accuses the government of nepotism, misusing EU funds, and using state media for propaganda, advocating for policies to combat corruption and restore democratic institutions.
Hungary Vetoes EU Higher Education Strategy
- 28 Nov 2025 8:07 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has vetoed the European Union's four-year higher education strategy, Balazs Hanko, the minister of culture and innovation, said in Brussels on Thursday, adding that Hungary made clear that only once Hungarian students are restored their rightful access to the Erasmus programme will Hungary approve the higher education strategy.
Hungary to Send New Astronaut to ISS
- 22 Oct 2025 6:17 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is planning to send another research astronaut, Gyula Cserényi, to the International Space Station, the minister of foreign affairs and trade said in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, adding that Hungary had reaped great economic benefits from Tibor Kapu's mission earlier this year.
New US Ambassador to Hungary a New York Businessman?
- 7 Oct 2025 6:17 AM
- current affairs
After months of speculation, U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated New York businessman Benjamin Landa as his candidate for the post of U.S. Ambassador to Budapest. The nomination was forwarded to the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on October 2, which will decide on final confirmation, The Washington Post reported.
Updated: Heavier Traffic Warning During Huge Hungarian Armed Forces Exercise
- 26 Sep 2025 10:29 AM
- current affairs
Adaptive Hussars 2025 (ADHU 25), the biggest and most complex exercise of the Hungarian Armed Forces since the change in political system, begins on Sept 1, defence ministry said in a statement.
Has Budapest Become a Spy Hub?
- 22 Sep 2025 3:06 PM
- current affairs
Budapest is increasingly under the spotlight as a nexus for intelligence operations in Central Europe. Multiple recent allegations, diplomatic rows, and investigative reports point toward Hungary’s capital playing a more active role in espionage - whether by foreign powers operating under diplomatic cover, Hungarian agencies themselves, or as a site where East-West intelligence contests converge.
Updated: Japan Ready to Cooperate with Hungary in 'Crucial Areas'
- 19 Sep 2025 9:47 AM
- current affairs
Japan is ready to develop its cooperation with Hungary in such crucial areas as efforts for peace, space research and the nuclear industry, Peter Szijjarto, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, said in Tokyo.
Hungary to Hold National Consultation on Tisza Party Tax Plans
- 8 Sep 2025 4:54 PM
- current affairs
Next year's election is about trust, too, and the opposition has suffered a complete loss of trust, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in a speech at an event in Kotcse, in western Hungary, organised by the Foundation for a Civic Hungary on Sunday.
'Keystone State Strategy' Ahead in Hungary?
- 1 Sep 2025 12:30 PM
- current affairs
Hungary should be pursuing a strategy that can allow it to function as a "keystone state", the prime minister’s political director said at the Tranzit festival in Tihany, on Lake Balaton.